Wellbeing
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Tuesday 27 February 2024 Year 2 - Be You Year 2 welcomed the Primary Mental Health team, 'Be You' into classrooms. They discussed what makes a good friend and why it is important to have a good friendship.
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Friday 2 February 2024 Wellbeing Day February 2024 Children across school have taken part in a range of wellbeing activities today, here are some of the wellness practises each year group has enjoyed.
Be You
‘Be You’ is a new programme focusing on schools which is designed to improve and support the mental health and wellbeing of young people; enabling them to build emotional resilience and identify issues early.
Initially this programme will be delivered in the areas of Blyth and Hexham, but if it’s successful we hope to expand it countywide.
What is the purpose of the ’Be you’ mental health support team?
Our team is aimed at supporting teachers to enhance mental health provision within schools so we’re here to give advice and act as a bridge to other services. But more than anything we are here to help young people develop healthy habits towards mental health and, where necessary, offer support at an early stage.
Who will support the programme in each school as part of the ‘Be You’ team?
- Senior mental health leadsThe primary contact point for the ‘Be You’ team within schools and supporting mental health and wellbeing day to day in their school
- Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP’s)Work directly with individuals and groups of children and young people at risk of developing mild emotional difficulties
- Primary Metal Health Workers (PMHW’s)Undertake interventions with individuals for moderate mental health needs and support other professionals through advice and training
- Educational psychologists and assistant psychologistWorking with schools to develop whole schools approaches and delivering enhancements to staff knowledge and skills in this area.
- Senior mental health lead co-ordinatorA qualified teacher, the role will support the senior mental health leads, chairing peer support group meetings and making sure learning is shared.
- Peer educatorWorks to develop peer mentors so young people can help each other manage their own mental health and provide support when emotional difficulties arise.
Worry Assembly
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MENTAL HEALTH
Kooth is an online mental wellbeing community that offer free, safe and anonymous support 24 hours a day. Their 'Struggling at Christmas' series offers advice around some of the most common issues that arise at this time of the year. More resources can be found at - www.kooth.com
Wellbeing remains at the heart of our provision. We understand that the Covid-19 pandemic put huge additional pressure on families and as a school we want to continue to support in whatever way we can.
The following members of staff are available to contact if you have a query or concern:
Brooke Phillips DSL
Judith Elliott SENDco
Nina Blanchet Assistant SENDCo
Steph Milburn AHT Inclusion Lead
Steph Milburn is available to speak to about any wellbeing concerns, please contact admin@sele.northumberland.sch.uk to arrange a meeting / phone call.
General Support for Families
Be You website: www.beyounorthumberland.nhs.uk has portals for families, young
people and professionals and contains information about local services, resources,
links to other websites etc.
Northumberland Family Hub Padlet: https://padlet.com/Northumberland/family-hub-guide-to-services-o3r8ph83nr9u7zol has resources to support families from birth to 19 years.
Parental Conflict
Frequent and intense levels of conflict at home can put a child’s mental health and wellbeing at risk. The Relationships Matter programme delivers FREE support to parents in Northumberland, whether they are together or separated.
The programme helps parents improve their communication and solve disagreements, with the aim of reducing the conflict witnessed by their children.
There are four different interventions to support families of all shapes and sizes:
- Parenting When Separated
- Family Check-Up
- MBT: Parenting Under Pressure
- The Incredible Years
If you know a family who might benefit from using our service, please get in touch.
Website: Relationships Matter
Transition
Transition from one class to another or a change in schools can be unsettling for everyone. The following website includes information and practical tips to help support your child during a time of change.
Change is a normal part of life and can provide opportunities for children and young people to develop their resilience.